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Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,500

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $7,245

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,169

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $4,953

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122017
ModelMaximaBeetle
TrimSVR-Line SEL
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $35,120 $32,550
Base Invoice $32,163 $31,249
Sport Package 2,100  
Rear spoiler 0  
Tech Package 1,850  
Monitor Package 700  
Floor mats 195  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   130
Sport Package 1,821  
Rear spoiler 0  
Tech Package 1,605  
Monitor Package 607  
Floor mats 146  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   100
Options (change) 4,845 130
Options (change) 4,179 100
Destination 780 820
Total Price $40,745 $33,500
Total Invoice $37,122 $32,169

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,770
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,457
Model Year20122017
ModelMaximaBeetle
TrimSVR-Line SEL
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine290hp V6210hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG23/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19235/40-19
Total Price$40,745$33,500
Adjustments for Features0-525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,745$32,975
Total Invoice$37,122$32,169
Adjustments for Features0-504
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,122$31,665

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20122017
ModelMaximaBeetle
TrimSVR-Line SEL
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
Mirrorlink support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Boost gauge $75
Chronometer $100
Cornering lights $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Total Value of Features$3,535$4,060
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$525
Value of Feature Adjustments0-504

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20122017
ModelMaximaBeetle
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.3 in100.0 in
Length190.6 in168.4 in
Width73.2 in71.2 in
Height57.8 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,556 lb.3,104 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in49.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.2 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.229.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
245/40VR19 tires400No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cargo net40No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Second-row 3-person bench0No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested107551%
Total Not Requested104049%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested77598%
Total Not Requested152%
Monitor Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
A/V input jacks25No
USB port25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested22588%
Total Not Requested3012%

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